Project
Polkadot
Polkadot is a decentralized, nominated proof-of-stake blockchain with smart contract functionality.
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“Polkadot is a decentralized, nominated proof-of-stake blockchain with smart contract functionality.”
Named in 2 pieces
CEO Changes
Gavin Wood Takes Parity Technologies Back From Björn Wagner
Parity's co-founder announced on Aug. 13, 2025 that he would resume the CEO role in late August, and a year later the Polkadot treasury spends $7.4 million a quarter.
CEO Changes
Björn Wagner Succeeds Gavin Wood as Parity Technologies CEO
Wagner became Parity's CEO on Oct. 21, 2022, the day Gavin Wood gave up the title.